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Jack Kuzepski 12-21-2019 04:18 PM

Yes it is the one with 2 shotguns and some engraving tools.

Jack

Greg Baehman 12-22-2019 01:19 PM

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In his book, Fine Gunmaking - Double Shotguns, Steven Dodd Hughes dedicates the lion's share of a chapter in that book in dissecting Winston Churchill's ornamentation of a custom 28ga. Parker. Although it is not English scroll, it is to my eyes, a whole lot more interesting. Hughes' book is available through amazon.com as well as other sellers. A few pics of that gun's engraving:

Dean Romig 12-22-2019 01:34 PM

What an amazing talent Mr. Churchill has. Mesmerizing....




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Daniel Storch 12-22-2019 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig (Post 288292)
What an amazing talent Mr. Churchill has. Mesmerizing....

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Thats the reason why i am trying to find as much images as possible from his engravings :p

Thank you Greg, that a great hint! The book is already ordered.

Thank you Jack, i ordered 6 issues from the shooting sportsman magazine with articles about Winstons work.

Harry Neil 07-21-2020 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig (Post 288094)
Mr. Churchill is also an amazing sculptor!



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An example: "Masters Reward"


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Bill Murphy 07-21-2020 10:59 AM

FEGA has a membership level that gives more access than you get by just reading their forum.

Dean Romig 07-21-2020 02:53 PM

Please forgive my ignorance... what is FEGA ?





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Dean Romig 07-21-2020 02:58 PM

In the pictures, above, would that style be described as arabesque or foliate... or somethingvelse?





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Greg Baehman 07-21-2020 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig (Post 307629)
Please forgive my ignorance... what is FEGA ?





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Firearms Engravers Guild of America
www.fega.com

Greg Baehman 07-21-2020 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig (Post 307630)
In the pictures, above, would that style be described as arabesque or foliate... or somethingvelse?





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There's a variety of engraving techniques going on that Churchill used on the little 28ga. Parker. Steven Dodd Hughes described it as "decidedly floral with light and airy vine scroll".


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